First Picture as Police make arrests and name Walthamstow murder victim killed in a gang ambush

Detectives have made an arrest and identified the teenage victim of a fatal stabbing in Walthamstow. Renell Charles was aged 16 and lived in the area. His family are being supported by specially trained officers. In the early hours of Sunday, 8 May, a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder after attending an […]
Manhunt launch for Tower Hamlets gunman and Silver Skoda Octavia that made off from the scene

Detectives investigating a firearm discharge in Tower Hamlets are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information and footage to make contact. An investigation was launched after police were called at 9onon Sunday, 7 May by a member of public to reports that a firearm had been discharged in Swaton Road, E3. Officers found a 21-year-old […]
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to First Avenue in Sheerness, to reports of a caravan, trees, and fence panels alight

Two fire engines attended, and crews use a hose reel jet and water from a hydrant to put the fire out. There were no reported injuries, and the fire is believed to have started after flames from a nearby bonfire, spread. Following this incident, crews are reminding anyone planning to have a bonfire to build […]
Spectacular Children’s Parade kicks off Brighton Festival in style

The city came yesterday with the spectacular Brighton Festival Children’s Parade, which kicked off the annual festival. For over 25 years, this beloved event has showcased the creative talents of local schoolchildren, and this year was no exception. Almost 80 local schools, ranging from infant to secondary, participated in the parade, with over 5,000 children […]
Update: Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in collision with bus in Brighton

Emergency services rushed to the Old Steine in Brighton on Sunday afternoon following a collision between a pedestrian and a bus. The incident led to the closure of the road for traffic heading east by the War Memorial, as emergency teams from SECAmb, Sussex Police, and the Sussex Police Roads Unit attended to the scene. […]
Met stands by officers after man is Tasered and two dogs shot dead after attacking a woman in East London Park

Officers pursue a man holding two dogs on a short lead along a canal in Limehouse after the dogs mauled a woman in a local park moments before. The Metropolitan Police have defended their officers following the Tasering of a man and the shooting of two dogs in front of screaming witnesses. On Sunday afternoon, officers […]
Double shooting Bow Live updates: Man left fighting for his life after reports of ten shots being fired at father and son

A resident who asked not to be named confirmed this evening that ten shots rang out near Roundon Park and two men had been shot. A large crime scene has been put in place and Armed officers were called to the scene. The road was a sea of emergency services Police and ambulance were down […]
Double shooting Bow Live updates: Man left fighting for his life after reports of ten shots being fired at father and son

A resident who asked not to be named confirmed this evening that ten shots rang out near Roundon Park and two men had been shot. A large crime scene has been put in place and Armed officers were called to the scene. The road was a sea of emergency services Police and ambulance were down […]